Cabbagetown residents are deeply distressed by the
horrible attack on Nighisti Semret this week.
Her death is an awful tragedy – made more so as we learn more about her
quiet, dignified life.
As you can see in the photograph, individual people have
been leaving small mementos in her honour in the lane where she was
killed.
There’s a memorial service being organized for tonight,
Thursday October 25, at the laneway at Winchester and Ontario at 6:30 pm. A tree will be planted nearby in her memory.
The Toronto Star’s Rosie Dimanno has written a profile of
Ms Semret’s life in Thursday’s Star which you can read here. The CBC has a report about police findings
and descriptions of the suspected killer here. Toronto Police quickly released a short video
of the suspect following Ms Semret which you can see here.
Finally, Toronto Police have issued a press release
urging residents to use extra caution until the suspect is caught. They ask that “Anyone with information … contact
police at 416-808-7400, Crime
Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR
and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip
on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes,
Google Play or Blackberry App World.”
The Don Vale Cabbagetown Residents Association is now
spearheading a Town Hall meeting in the near future with officers from 51
Division. They plan to include
representatives from all of our community and business groups as well as the
general public. When details are known,
we’ll announce them here.
The news for this week.
Fine Italian Wines at JAMcafe
Av Atikian has a few spaces left for tonight’s tasting
event featuring 25 rare Italian varietals.
You can see the full list of wines at his website. http://www.jamcafe.net/events This is a rare
opportunity to taste wines that are seldom found here – from Calabria, Friuli,
Emilia Romagna, Piemonte, Puglia, Sicily, Toscana, Sardegna, and Veneto. As always, Av will offer complimentary hors
d’oeuvres. Call (416) 921-1255 to
reserve. 6 to 9:30 pm. $40.
195 Carlton.
Don’t miss your chance
Riverdale Farm (Winchester & Sumach) hosts its last
Farmer’s Market of the season on Tuesday from 3 pm. Next Wednesday is also the deadline for
replies for the CPA’s survey seeking your opinions about their future policies
and plans.
Welcome Cabbagetown Brew
For over a year, we’ve watched as work progressed at 552
Parliament. The renovations to this
building were done nicely and we knew that a small café was planned as part of
the job.
Pat and Steve Catucci are operating Cabbagetown Brew, a café
with a definite Italian menu. We don’t
have this kind of relaxed, informal café elsewhere so they’ve brought us a
unique idea that looks like a promising addition to our neighbourhood. They have lots of coffee choices plus several
panini, seven kinds of gelato, pastries and cakes. The
room is done in white tile and equipped with big arm chairs and lots of cushions. Very comfy.
Scary-oke at Alice’s Place
Alice's Place (554 Parliament) has been open and successfully
running for a year on November 1. Be
sure to drop in for her Hallowe’en Scary-oke party on Wednesday, October 31,
any time after 9 pm – she’s got treats and prizes for people who comes in a
costume. No cover. She’s also got a busy schedule ahead –
karaoke every Wednesday from 9 pm to 2 am and Sundays from 4 to 9 pm. On Fridays, she’s hosting Scotch
tastings with four different beverages
each week. Her kitchen has light snacks
and pub food available including fish ‘n chips and chicken fingers. Thursdays are her wing special days – a pound
of chicken wings plus 20 oz of beer for $12.50.
You can learn more and follow all of this on Facebook
Congratulations again to Linda Spalding
Ms Spalding’s novel, The Purchase, has been shortlisted
for the 2012 Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize. This is her second big nomination for her
book – she’s also been listed for a 2012 Governor General’s Literary
Award. A Cabbagetown resident, Ms
Spalding is a member of Brick magazine’s editorial board and the author of The
Follow.
Wow – a chili cook-off
Wonderful idea! Save
the date – Sunday November 4, 1 to 4 pm, 204 Seaton (between Gerrard and Dundas.) You can take part in this outstanding event
in two ways – be a cook or be a judge.
For $10, you register, taste the good stuff and enjoy an adult (or
non-adult) beverage. The money goes to the sponsors, the Cabbagetown South
Residents Association. There are
guidelines that must be followed by all chili chefs. Each chef gets a unique number, a food
station and cups, spoons and paper towels.
To register and to learn the rules, contact Jennifer Walker here.
Hallowe’en reminders
Carve a pumpkin at the HOP
The House on Parliament (454 Parliament) invites everyone
to a pumpkin carving on Thursday October 25 from 3 pm. Bring you kids. Enjoy some yummy munchies and a pleasant
adult beverage.
Stout’s Hallowe’en party
Spin the wheel of misfortune. Play the games. Win a prize for your costume. All the Great Lakes beer brands at $5. It all happens at Stout Irish Pub (221
Carlton) on Saturday October 27 from 8 pm.
Tickets are $10.
Pumpkin carving & Cavalcade of Jack O’Lanterns
Carve a pumpkin to get ready for the big night - Sunday
October 28 from 1 to 4 pm at 204 Seaton Street.
It’s a fun family event with carving, crafts, games, loot bags and
more. Wear a costume. Please register
so they know how many pumpkins to order.
$5 per carver to cover the cost of the pumpkins.
Put your carving masterpiece on your doorstep on Hallowe’en
evening and let your neighbours soak up your good work. The best of the best will be photographed and
used as an inspiration for next year’s event.
No red tape, no big deal – just put our your pumpkin and enjoy
yourself. Cabbagetown South is
organizing the Cavalcade and you can get more info here.
Boo Barn at Riverdale Farm
A Hallowe’en treat for kids ages 3 to 10. It includes a
haunted barn, a pumpkin patch and a chance to buy and carve your own pumpkin
right on the spot. Wear a costume to
make it even better. Saturday October 27
and Sunday October 28, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Bring a non-perishable food gift for a food bank donation.
Congrat’s to the CYC dancers
Here are three little videos
celebrating the CYC’s cheering team that took part in the Scotiabank Toronto
Waterfront Marathon. They won an honourable
mention and the $1000 prize for the CYC in the Neighbourhood Challenge for
their efforts supporting the runners.